US Bridges

SR3002 over Tackett Branch

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. Jct. SR3003 · Structure no. 000000001570158

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3002 over Tackett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3002 over Tackett Branch in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3002
CrossesTackett Branch
Location0.2 Mi.W. Jct. SR3003
RouteState Highway 3002
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50314, -79.75867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3002 over Tackett Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3002 over Tackett Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR3002 over Tackett Branch carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3002 over Tackett Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR3002 over Tackett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.